Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32
VanFrom 585 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight |
Typical mileage
Half of all Abt Etransporter T32s tested had between 3,762 and 17,585 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,105 median miles, the Abt Etransporter T32 has 0.105 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32 MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32 has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 585 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Abt Etransporter T32 is 9,105 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,762 and 17,585 miles.
Buying a used Abt Etransporter T32?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
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